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Cable connector structured for reassembly and method thereof

a cable connector and reassembly technology, applied in the direction of line connector maintenance, line/current collector details, electrical apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of increasing complexity, cost and additional repair/maintenance, and difficult disassembly and reuse of such cable connectors, so as to facilitate radial deflection and flexibility of the interlock portion

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-11-01
PPC BROADBAND INC
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The patent describes a hardline connector that can be easily assembled and disassembled. The connector has a coupler assembly that connects to a body assembly and a flexible interlock that securely holds the two together. The interlock has two thresholds of force - one to separate the coupler and body assemblies and another to disassemble the connector. This design makes it easy to connect and disassemble the connector without having to fully disassemble the components.

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As a consequence, disassembly and reuse such cable connectors can be difficult without destroying or damaging the connector body or its internal components.
In addition to the labor costs associated with replacing such connectors, the hardware cost associated therewith can also be significant.
Such approaches, however, increase complexity, cost and the need for additional repair / maintenance.

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[0025]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 9, cable connectors 2 and 110 are attached to cables 4 and 112, respectively, to enable the exchange of data signals between a broadband network or multichannel data network 5, and various devices within a home, building, venue or other environment 6. For example, the environment's devices can include: (a) a point of entry (“PoE”) filter 8 operatively coupled to an outdoor cable junction device 10; (b) one or more signal splitters within a service panel 12 which distributes the data service to interface ports 14 of various rooms or parts of the environment 6; (c) a modem 16 which modulates radio frequency (“RF”) signals to generate digital signals to operate a wireless router 18; (d) an Internet accessible device, such as a mobile phone or computer 20, wirelessly coupled to the wireless router 18; and (e) a set-top unit 22 coupled to a television (“TV”) 24.

[0026]In one embodiment, the set-top unit 22, typically supplied by the dat...

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Abstract

A connector includes, in one embodiment, a body assembly configured to be secured to a prepared end of a coaxial cable. The connector has a coupler assembly connected to the body assembly for connecting the body assembly to an interface port. The connector also has a flexible interlock to facilitate repeated assembly and disassembly of the connector.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a non-provisional of, and claims the benefit and priority of, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 929,841, filed on Jan. 21, 2014. The entire contents of such application is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]Cable connectors exposed to harsh weather conditions can fuse or lock to the interface ports or “taps” to which they connect. As a consequence, disassembly and reuse such cable connectors can be difficult without destroying or damaging the connector body or its internal components. In addition to the labor costs associated with replacing such connectors, the hardware cost associated therewith can also be significant.[0003]To address these difficulties, some connectors have been designed with internal parts which attempt to facilitate disassembly, such as through the use of spring elements tending to separate the components. Also, certain manufacturing methods attempt to effect ultra-smooth surf...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H01R9/05H01R43/00
CPCH01R9/0521H01R43/002Y10T29/49174
Inventor THOMAS, CHARLES E.
Owner PPC BROADBAND INC
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